Smokeout: a good time to quit

Today’s the 33rd annual Great American Smokeout, and to mark the occasion, we thought we’d take a stab at giving you smokers a few more incentives to quit now.

You can start by calling the state’s toll-free Tobacco Quit Line:1-800 QUIT-NOW.

Callers will talk with a quit coach, get help developing a personalized quit plan, and can receive at least a two-week supply of nicotine patches or gum, according to the Department of Health. As of July 2008, Medicaid clients are also eligible for additional support, including prescription medications.

If you need moral support, there are Smokeout activities taking place around the state. A list by county is available online (http://www.nostankyou.com/crush_tobacco).